Vaccine Equity & Access Program

VEAP

What is VEAP?

To increase COVID-19 and influenza equity, Community Catalyst developed the Vaccine Equity and Access Program focused on growing vaccine confidence, access, and availability among communities of color. The program is grounded in partnership with community-based organizations.

KRC has successfully partnered alongside the VEAP Program for 3 years, creating programming, outreach, and resources to increase the overall vaccination number of individuals in our community.

  • We believe that a health system rooted in race equity and health justice is essential to a world where we are all more free and healthy

    We need a health system that:
    1. Puts people over profit
    2. Addresses structural racism and other inequities
    3. Is responsive and accountable to people

  • Whether it is to assist in providing the vaccine, or creating meaningful programming and outreach to increase vaccinations, our work with the VEAP Program would not be possible without our partners.

    1. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

    2. Fulgent Genetics

    3. CLEAN Car Wash

    4. Los Angeles Federation of Labor (LA FED)

  • Let’s work towards a more equitable and just health system. Stay updated with the VEAP Calendar to find clinics, events, and more.

    To get more information on ways to participate and support our project, please email info@krcla.org.

51 Million People

Received critical information about COVID-19 and flu vaccines because of VEAP partnerships like KRC

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 27th

KRC Kingsley 민족학교
12PM - 3:30PM

Join us on Friday, October 27th for a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic. The first 50 participants will receive a $50 gift card.

VEAP Fellowship

As a VEAP Fellow, fellows will have a duration of 3 months to develop skills in social media, programming, and research to create meaningful and impactful materials for the Vaccine Equity and Access Program.

Alongside the three main themes of the fellowship, fellows will be asked to work on an independent project in one, or all, of three fields: programming, technology, or digital narrative. All learning objectives will be completed under the supervision and guidance of KRC.

“The KRC-VEAP fellowship has been an eye-opening journey! Throughout this fellowship, I had the opportunity to expand and effectively apply my research and design skills to convey the evolving dynamics of COVID-19 health policies to our local community.”

- Natalie K.
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 FAQs

  • People who already had COVID-19 and do not get vaccinated after their recovery are more likely to get COVID-19 again than those who get vaccinated after their recovery.

    You may consider delaying your vaccine by 3 months. However, certain factors could be reasons to get a vaccine sooner rather than later, such as:

    • Personal risk of severe disease,

    • Risk of disease in a loved one or close contact,

    • Local COVID-19 hospital admission level,

    • The COVID-19 variant currently causing illness.

  • Individuals without coverage may use the CDC Bridge Access or the Vaccines for Children program. You can also check with your healthcare provider or local pharmacy.

  • As of September 12, 2023, CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine protects against possible serious outcomes of COVID-19 illness this fall and winter. What you need to know:

    • Anyone aged 6 months and older can get vaccinated.

    • Most people 5 years or older should get one dose of the updated vaccine.

    • Children under 5 years or younger and anyone with weakened immune systems may be eligible to receive multiple doses of the updated vaccine.

  • Yes, people ages 5 years and older may mix and match COVID-19 vaccines. Some people who have been previously vaccinated may prefer the vaccine they got before, and others may prefer to get a different vaccine. Please talk to your doctor or health care provider for more information on mixing vaccines.

  • People 5 years and older should wait at least two months after getting the last dose of any COVID-19 vaccine before getting the updated COVID vaccine, according to CDC guidance.

  • Yes, you can get a COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines at the same visit. This includes the flu shot and routine vaccinations for kids. Learn more about getting more than one kind of vaccine.